001and thank you for joining us tonight. We're going to reconvene uh to regular session. The board will um moving forward with you guys. So, we're going to start off with uh Dr. Carl Zener for the pledge of allegiance. Raise your right hand over your heart. >> To the flag of the United States of America for it stands nation. The board members met in close session discussed the following 5.1 student expulsion deliberation of finding of recommendation of confidential pupil expulsion report 2526 1 2 and 3 and public employee discipline 5.2 Two, dismissal release government code section stuck. How come this thing is stuck together here? Okay, this a thick paper. Okay, there we go. I don't have thick paper at home. 5.3 Confidential People Matter and Discipline Education Code section 35146 and public employee evaluation superintendent
002governing code section 54957. The board meets met in close session discussed several items. The board has not completed discussion. Oh, here we are. Board members discuss student expulsion deliberation on finding recommendation of confidential expulsion um report 2526 one two and three. Is there a motion to approve the student expulsion deliberation of finding and recommendation of confidential expulsion report 2526 number one approval? >> Second. >> All call any discussion? All those in favor? >> I. All those opposed 5. >> Is there a motion to approve student expulsion deliberation of finding and recommendation of confidential pupil expulsion report 2526 number two? >> I move. >> Second. >> Okay. Any discussion? All those in favor say I. >> I. All those opposed. 5-0. Expulsion, deliberation of finding and recommendation of confidential people expulsion report 2526 number three. So
003move. I move. Second. >> I'll second. >> Okay. Any discussion? Call for all those in favor? >> I. >> All those opposed. 5 Z. Is there a motion? Is there a motion to approve the minutes of July 10th, 20 June 10th, sorry, 2020 25 board meeting? Second. >> Any discussion? All those in favor? >> I. All those opposed? No. >> Okay. Do board members have any correspondence they would like to share? All right. I would like to call assistant superintendent Dr. Carl Zinger to the podium to introduce 2526 student board member a Ariana Machano and SAC vice chair vice chair Adriana Gomez. >> Yes, thank you President Calhoun members of the board and Dr. Mclofflin. I would like to invite Ariana and Adrina to the podium with me. [Applause] So, if I could have Ari
004come up first. This is Ariana Machado. Ariana is a student at Sonora High School. In addition to serving as the 2526 student board member, she also holds the role of student advisory council chair and ASB president at her school. Ari is a true scholar athlete. She is a three-year varsity volleyball player and maintains a 4.4 GPA, demonstrating her exceptional leadership, dedication, and academic excellent across all areas. So, this is Ari and then if we could have this is Adrina Gomez. She's our SACE vice chair. Adrina is a student at Fullerton Union High School and she is involved in ASB for the past four years and she serves as the ASB executive vice president and she is the varsity cheer captain at Fullerton and weren't you ASB president last year as a junior. So she was
005ASB president as a junior last year. So I'm going to invite them up here with Dr. Calhoun and we're going to do a swear and insert. Please raise your right hand and repeat after me. Adriana Mardo and Audriana. Wait, how do you say it? A >> Audriana. >> Adrina, I'm sorry. Gomez solely solely swear that I will support and defend the Constitution >> and defend the Constitution >> of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California. >> United States and State of California. >> And the Constitution >> Oh, and the Constitution of State >> Against all enemies, >> foreign and domestic. that I will bear true >> that I will bear true >> faith and allegiance >> to the Constitution of the United States >> the Constitution of the United States >>
006and the Constitution of the State of California >> and the Constitution of the State of California >> that I take obligation freely >> I take obligation freely >> with any mental reservation >> any mental reservation >> or purpose of evasion >> that uh and that I will well and faith faithfully >> and that I will well and faithfully >> discharge the duties upon which I'm about to enter. discharge the duties which I'm >> sorry >> Ariana sorry >> the reason we're using double A >> okay so then we're going to do Ariana >> okay we're doing >> because you didn't say it yet >> yeah so we're Ariana >> we're at Ariana now >> y >> oh my word okay Ariana okay please raise your right in and repeat after me. Um that I will
007uh Okay. Ariana do solemnly swear >> I Ariana Matana do solemnly swear >> that I will support and defend the Constitution >> that I will support and defend the Constitution >> of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of California >> and the Constitution of the State of California >> against all enemies >> foreign and domestic. that I will bear true faith >> that I will bear true faith >> and allegiance >> to the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the United States of Yeah. Constitution of the United States. I mean the state of California >> in the Constitution State of California >> that that I take this obligation freely >> that I take this obligation freely >> without any mental reservations >> or purpose or purpose of
008evasion >> or purpose of evasion >> and that I will >> well and faithfully >> discharge the duties >> upon which I am about to enter. of what you're about to enter. >> Thank you. Congratulations. [Applause] >> So, we'll start with um Ariana. Would you like to say a few words and introduce your family members who are here? >> Yes. I just want to say I'm very grateful for this opportunity and I'm super excited to represent all the students of our district. So with me today I have my beautiful parents, mom and dad. And then I have my nenina, my best friend Alison Kim, my boyfriend Luke, my cousin Bradley, and my sister Natalie. >> Adrina, would you like to say a few words and introduce your family? Hi, I am Audrina Gomez and I'm
009super honored to be serving um as this year's SACE vice chair. Um with me today I have my family, my parents Henry and Anna, my sister my sister Isabella and Selena, and my boyfriend Kaden. I'm super excited to get this year started and work with all of you guys and Ariana and Dr. Zener. Thank you. Yay. [Applause] >> I'd like to invite invite board members to have any comments they'd like to make. >> I think it's important to note that the oath you just took um or the is the exact same one that we take. You are a true partner to the board. You're not just like someone sitting over there. And um and that's the oath that almost every elect that every elected official takes. And so it is a a great honor to
010be able to take that oath. I remember the first time I took it, I got all teeyed and it's a great responsibility and I have no doubt that you'll both do very well in your roles because you went through such a rigorous process to get here and looking forward to working with both of you. >> I just want to second everything that Joanne said and welcome you guys both to your new roles. We love working with you guys. Um, and we take your voice very seriously and I want you to hear that from us. It's not a ceremonial thing. Um, yes, sometimes you get to cast a preferential vote in in things, but when you speak and you represent the voices of the students of the district, we really listen to that. So, you play
011a really important role and we're really excited to have you both. >> I would like to add my welcome to both of you. Um it's I think you'll find it's a lot of fun but I think you will find it's also a lot of work uh working with the uh leaders of all the various schools and I look forward to the symposium that I hope you will do again this year which I know is a huge undertaking. So I always talking about the oath of office I always feel like you're being inducted in the military is what it sounds like to me but you're not. It just uh anyway, I hope you enjoy the year and uh I'm sure you'll get a lot of support from your parents and family and friends uh with this
012hard job that you're taking. Thank you. Good luck. >> I just want to say thank you and thank you for being patient with me. Your names are so similar and so different, but I just want to say thank you. This is a great opportunity for you as you move forward as you finish up and go to college. Put this on your resume and you're going to it's just looks great. So, thank you for volunteering doing this and I appreciate you guys. Thanks. So, our last final comments. You may be wondering why we're doing this in July because we usually do it in August, but these amazing student leaders along with many other awesome ASB leaders will be attending the Orange County Leadership Camp in August, the same time as our August board meeting. We wanted
013to have them both sworn in. and you will hear Ahri's first student board member report in September. So, wish them luck and let's give them one more round of applause. [Applause] Is there any information that the board members would like to share? Does the superintendent have any information he would like to share? At this time, we will hear from our employee association. I would like to invite FSTO president Angie Sinc to the podium to give an update. Good evening, President Calhoun, trustees, and Dr. Mclofflin. FSTTO has had a very busy summer. Many of our members extend their school year by teaching summer school classes and have only begun their summer breaks recently. Thank you to our dedicated teachers who take time to be in their classrooms during summer during the summer weeks so that our
014students can continue to be successful in their quests to reach graduation. On July 1st, Amanda Geyser, Nolina Beichum, Magdalena Via, and I attended the annual National Education Association Representative Assembly in Portland, Oregon. Nearly 7,000 educators from all 50 states in the District of Columbia gathered to set the agenda for America's largest labor union for the upcoming 2025 26 school year. 1,000 of those members being from California alone. Faced with an unprecedented assault on public education nationwide, elected delegates recognized the urgency of this moment and remained united in their commitment to foster resilience, build power, and nurture respect for every student and educator of every background and identity. We also took time in our evening hours after beginning each day at around 7:00 a.m. and concluding most days at 6 p.m. to enjoy wandering around and
015finding out what really makes Portland weird. Amanda and I will be attending the leadership retreat this week and we look forward to seeing what the district has planned for us for the upcoming school year. She and I will also be traveling to San Francisco August 1st through the 3rd to attend the annual CTA president's conference. We enjoy collaborating with our fellow presidents and their delegates throughout the state and sharing our thoughts and ideas for the upcoming school year. We look forward to sharing what we learn with our members and in reporting to the board in August. Thank you. Thank you, Angie. At this time, we will call for public comments for items that are not on the agenda. Individual who filled out a speaker request from will be invited to the podium with their name
016read. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person and 30 minutes per topic. Thank Okay, here we go. Celeste, can you please come to the podium? Thank you. Good evening. My name is Celeste Music and I'm a a parent and proud supporter of the Highlander Marching Band and Color Guard. In 2022, California voters overwhelmingly passed Prop 28, the Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee Act. Since then, La Habra High School has been allocated over 3 $160,000. >> Sorry, >> that hates us, doesn't it? >> Take your time. >> Okay. [Laughter] >> Since then, La Habra High School has been allocated over $360,000 through Prop 28. Yet, two full years have passed and not a single dollar of those funds has been spent on La Habra students. Back in November, I asked this board
017about Prop 28 and then spoke with Dr. reporter who told me the funds would likely be released in January once the school principal provided details about how they'd be spent. It's now July and our program still hasn't seen a dime. Meanwhile, our band continues to grow. So much so that we're on track to outgrow our current inventory of 150 band uniforms, which were new last year, by the way, within the next year or two. Many of our instruments are over 30 years old and drum heads have haven't been replaced in over two years. Fun fact, at the SCPA indoor percussion championships in pre uh prelims in March, we literally had to tape a drum head together, and we still came away with a first place finish that day. Imagine what these incredible students could achieve
018if they had adequate equipment. By championship finals, the situation was so dire that my husband and I personally paid to replace multiple drum heads, equipment that is owned by the district and needs to be maintained annually to stay in working order. Families should not have to shoulder the these costs when voter approved funding is sitting unused. Prop 28 was designed for exactly this purpose. The law mandates 80% of funds go toward hiring new art staff and 20 20% may be used for equipment and materials. Importantly, waivers exist for districts that can't fill arts positions quickly. We are clearly in that situation. Our students are showing up every day, working hard, performing, and representing this district with pride. They're building a program that is a source of community pride and school spirit in La Habra. Last
019year, boasting their best year ever, earning sixth place at California State Band Championships in November and 11th place at the Southern California Percussion Alliance State Championships in April. They deserve the resources that voter that voters specifically approved for them. Every month we wait is another season where our students go without the tools and support they need. Tonight, I'm asking for two things. First, to prioritize the immediate release of the two years of Prop 28 funding owed to La Habra High School with waiverss pursued as needed. Second, to provide a public and transparent accounting of all Prop 28 funds at La Habra, including what has been allocated, what has been spent, and when our students can expect to see the benefit. Voters approved this funding to expand arts education, and our community deserves to know how
020these dollars are being spent. Our kids are doing their part, showing up, growing this program, and even winning first place with tape together drums. They shouldn't have to wait another year to receive the resources voters intended for them. >> Thank you. >> Uh, Mr. Sandival. Good evening, President Calhoun, trustees and superintendent. See, I knew I was going to say it. Superintendent Dr. Mclofflin. I was going to say super Nintendo because somebody told me that. Um, I wanted to take this moment to share about our experience with a marching band at La Habara High School. Something that has meant the world to my family, especially my son. When my son first joined the band, we had no idea how much it would shape him, not only as a musician, but as a person. Over the years,
021I've watched him grow in ways I never imagined. I've seen him become more disciplined, more confident, and more driven. I've seen him push through the challenges, embrace leadership, and form friendships I know will last a lifetime. band has taught him the lessons that don't don't always show up on a report card of how to show up early, stay late, support your section, trust your director, and be accountable not just for yourself, but for the entire ensemble that depends on your ef on your effort. That is powerful. It's the countless rehearsals, the the zero period morning call times, and the hours of repetition is where the extraordinary happens. These students don't just learn music and marching. They learn resilience. They learn teamwork. And they they learn pride. And let's not forget about the joy. The joy
022of nailing that difficult set. Of hearing the crowd cheer after a performance. Of seeing that hard work come together at a competition such as last year when they placed sixth at the CSBC State Championship. Those are the moments that stay with you a lifetime. Our students are learning discipline, leadership, time management, and teamwork. All while representing our school with excellence across the state. This program that builds pride, unity, and school spirit deserves the same level of recognition and support of any academic program or athletic initiative or program. The instructors and staff have our deepest gratitude as the potent they see the potential in our students and they help them reach it. They expect a lot and in doing so they help the students expect more of themselves. Whether through funding, transportation, facility access or staffing,
023your support sends a clear message that the arts matter, these students matter and their growth as well-rounded young people is worth investing in. Therefore, it is imperative that the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and La Habra High School allocate the various funding sources such as Prop 28 to support the marching band program. um now and well into the future. By doing so, it will continue to generate powerful stories of success such as my sons. And supporting the band has been one of the easiest decisions my family has had to make. And we um just because it's not about music, it's about character, it's about growth, and most of all, it's about heart. Programs like this aren't just extracurricular, they're transformational. I appreciate your time. >> Thank you. Thank you for your thoughtful comments. Non-aggenda
024items may not be acted on during the meeting nor discussed by the board. If you would like to further information, please contact us through the district website or contact staff members who will be happy to talk to you and follow up with any information. Does the superintendent have any information he would like to share? I would like to call an assistant superintendent of human resources, Mark Miller, to present the declaration of need of fully qualified educators to authorize the employment of teachers holding emergency permits credentials for the 2526 school year. Good evening, board president Calhoun and trustees and Dr. Mclofflin. In accordance with title five of the California code of regulations, school districts are required to annually adopt a declaration of need for qualified educators to remain eligible for the issuance of emergency or limited
025assignment permits. While this district is fully committed to hiring and assigning only appropriately credentialed educators, this declaration serves as a precautionary measure to ensure instructional continuity in the event of an unforeseen staffing shortage. This is a routine item that must be brought to the board of trustees each year for approval. And it is recommended that the board approve this item to ensure the district can continue to fill positions under emergency permits if needed. Okay. Is there a motion uh to approve the declaration of need for fully qualified educators to authorize the employment of teachers holding emergency permits credentials for the 2526 school year? I move approval of the declaration. >> Second. >> Any discussion? All those uh all those in favor? >> I. >> All those opposed 5. I would like to call on assistant
026superintendent administrative services Dr. Carl Zer to present the comprehensive quarterly board policy review and update. >> Thank you, President Calhoun, members of the board, and Dr. Mclofflin. To ensure continued alignment with state and federal mandates, personnel changes, and best practices, the district regularly reviews and updates board policies and administrative regulations. We are submitting the California School Boards Association's recommended updates for December 2023, March 2024, June 2024, July 2024, September 2024, December 2024, and March 2025. These updates were presented for first reading on the June 10th, 2025 board meeting and are included on tonight's agenda for second reading and adoption. In addition, as part of the board's regular review process, trustees have taken time over the past few months to thoughtfully consider proposed policy changes and engage in discussion. Once approved by the board of trustees,
027the policies will go into effect for the school year. >> Thank you. Is there a motion to approve the comprehensive quality board policy review and update? >> Approval. >> Second. >> All those in favor say I. >> I. >> All those opposed. 5-0. I would like to call on assistant superintendent administrative service Dr. Carl Xener to present the report of the um the nature and resolution of the William settlement complaints. Thank you again, President Calhoun, members of the board, and Dr. Mclofflin. Per the Williams settlement, it is required that quarterly a report is made to the board of trustees during a meeting of the board with regard to the number of complaints and nature of the resolutions to the complaints received by the schools in the district. There have been no William Settlement complaints during
028the second period of reporting. Per the William settlement law, a report will be filed with the Orange County Department of Education. This will keep the district in compliance with the requirements of the law. Thank you. And that concludes my report. >> Do the Do the board have any questions? Okay. I would like to call Assistant Superintendent Administrator Dr. Carl Zener to give us a communication update. This is for the information only and is a non-action item. Thank you one last time, President Calhoun, members of the board and Dr. Mclofflin. Our July newsletter was sent out Monday, July 1st, with the theme, uniting communities, engaging minds, and building futures. It's the last time you'll hear this theme as we get to launch our new theme for the new school year on Thursday at our retreat, which
029we are very excited for. We had a very successful summer school, which concluded on Thursday, July 10th, and we are pleased to share that our summer bidge programs encompassing all our schools are progressing well. The dedication, enthusiasm of our students and staff have contributed to getting our incoming freshmen off to a great start. And looking ahead, we will have our leadership retreat at the Fullerton Union High School gym on Thursday. And we're very excited to see our invitees there. And our school orientations will begin at the end of this month. And we encourage everyone to check with your school for these important dates to and also to complete your data confirmation for the upcoming school year. The OC fair is kicking off which means our OC fair livestock show from our for our students from
030our a programs at Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Sonor and Sunny Hills will be proudly exhibiting their animal projects at the fair later this month. This is a wonderful opportunity to support our hardworking a students as they demonstrate the dedication and care that goes into raising and preparing their animals. A few dates and times. Wednesday, July 23rd is the market judging for beef, pigs, lambs, and goats. Thursday, July 24th, showmanship, beef, pigs, lambs, and goats. And July 26th is the live stock option. Let's cheer on our students as they represent FJUHSD with pride and passion. Thank you, and we're all looking forward to a great opening to the school year. That concludes my report. >> The board have any questions? Okay. Are there any items board members would like to pull from the consent calendar?
031>> Is there a motion? >> Move approval. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> All those in favor say I. >> I. >> All those opposed? 5. >> Are there any comments from the board or superintendent? Um, you know, we're not allowed to comment on public comments, but I just want to express my appreciation to the people who came today, the people who come every month to share what's on their mind and to let us know what you're thinking about and how you're feeling because that helps us to serve you better. So, I I just really want to thank you guys and everyone in general who might be out there in the digital universe listening. um the for being a part of our system and our district and for helping us to make it better. So,
032thank you guys. >> Uh I just wanted to comment on the board policy update. I know last year when we did the huge it was a lot of work and I even think that this update was another large undertaking and thank you to Dr. Zener and your the team that you work with. It's it's important and it's so nice that everything is digitized too because you I I used to have a big book that you could hardly pick up and now it's all online which is good. So if anybody wants to look. >> Thank you Steve. >> Thank you Dr. Cahoun. Members of the board just a couple quick things. Uh I would like to officially welcome Mr. Mark Miller. Uh he started assistant superintendent. Oh. Oh you got a fan club. That's good to
033see. Uh started July 1st. So this is his first official board meeting. Uh so he'll be learning right along with you guys. Um and then I do want to congratulate um Ariana and Adrina. Um really excited to work with you both uh in the coming year. Uh it is a big part of our message opening up this Thursday. So I won't ruin the surprises but a lot of student voice, student expression. Um and so really really uh excited to work with you. So congratulations. And then I was looking at my calendar and we have three weeks uh till the opening day. Uh but we do know people have been working all summer and so uh I don't want to be remiss in missing uh the countless amount of certificated teachers, staff, uh that work summer
034school, our classified staff that are out there in support, but also helping to get our our uh facilities up and running and we look forward to uh showcasing that at a board meeting in two weeks. So, we're going to do a little little summer showcase, but just thanks for everybody um for the work you do over the summer. Uh not everybody's resting. Uh so, thank you for that. and we'll be back in a couple weeks and school starts in 3 weeks. >> And I promise to get your names right. It threw me off the whole time. I appreciate you both being here. We're journed.